The New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Tuesday night, demonstrating no drop-off in performance a day after clinching. Max Fried earned his first victory since April 27, striking out six over seven innings of work, per ESPN.
Offensively, the Yankees' outfielders led the charge. Cody Bellinger collected three hits, including a two-run home run, while Spencer Jones added a three-run shot. The game notably took place without Aaron Judge in the lineup, yet the offense remained potent in Minnesota.
The result extends the Yankees' historically dominant run against the Twins. According to Pinstripe Alley's reporting, New York holds a 130-48 record against Minnesota since 2002, a .730 winning percentage that represents a 118-win pace. The victory keeps the Yankees in contention in the AL East race, per ESPN's reporting.